khăn tay
[xan˧˧ taj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) handkerchief
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chiếc khăn tay mẹ may cho em; trên cành hoa mẹ thêu con chim.
Em sướng vui có chiếc khăn xinh đẹp, lau bàn tay em giữ sạch hằng ngày.A handkerchief Mom has sewn for me; on a flowering branch, Mom has sewn a bird.
I'm glad to have a beautiful kerchief, to wipe the hands I keep clean every day.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khăn tay” mean?
(noun) handkerchief
Is “khăn tay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.